The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists

Tracking CPD and Supporting Documentation

Tracking CPD

CPD can now be tracked using the OACETT member portal. Watch the instructional video below to learn how.
 

If they prefer, audited members have the option to submit CPD activities via this excel spreadsheet rather than through the portal.
 
Depending on the activity, documentation will differ and may include such items as:
  • transcripts, receipts, course outlines, certificates
  • written confirmation from employer that member attended and passed
  • submission of an article written or presentation given
  • study notes and resource lists
These are just a few of the many possibilities. See the charts below for additional supporting documents.
 

Supporting Documentation

Refer to the charts below for specific examples of acceptable CPD and the required verification:
 
Contributions to Technical Knowledge Supporting Documentation
  • Formal course from an educational institution or training provider, online or in person = ½ day  (minimum 3 hours) 
OR
  • Self-study or informal seminar, workshop, technical field trip, employer training or on-the-job training = 1 full day (minimum 6 hours)
  • Official transcript or certificate issued by institution offering the education or training
  • Detailed study notes (including dates and times) and resource lists should be provided for self-directed study
  • Official certificates or employer validated proof for seminars, employer, manufacturer, or structured on-the-job training
Management or Leadership Training Supporting Documentation
  • Formal course from an educational institution or training provider, online or in person = ½ day (minimum 3 hours)
OR
  • Self-study or informal seminar, workshop = 1 full day (minimum 6 hours)
  • Official transcript or certificate issued by institution offering the education or training
  • Detailed study notes (including dates and times) and resource lists should be provided for self-directed study
  • Official certificates or employer validated proof for seminars, employer, manufacturer, or structured on-the-job training
Contributions to the Profession Supporting Documentation
Activities such as:
  • Writing published technical papers, articles or reviews that are published in journals, books or submitted for other professional or commercial purposes
  • Designing or teaching a training program or course related to your discipline or professional practice
  • Presenting at conferences, workshops or seminars or attending and writing a summary of its relevance to your job
  • Attending conferences, workshop and seminars and writing a summary on what was learned or its relevance to your job or discipline
  • Serving on college, industry or association committees
 
  • Copy of the technical paper, article etc. with date of publication and place of publication
  • Copy of course outline with verification from school or institution with applicable dates
  • Copy of presentation with dated presenter list or program with name and place of event
  • Payment receipt, certificate of attendance with name and place of event, copy of summary written
  • Letter of appointment on corporate letterhead with dates of term
Peer and Professional Interaction Supporting Documentation
Activities such as:
  • Community service or volunteering related to the profession
  • Serving as a file reviewer or member of an accreditation team
  • Learned society membership with PD courses applicable to OACETT
  • Subscribing to a discipline-related journal and writing a summary of its relevance to your job
  • Mentoring 
  • Serving on OACETT Council, committees/working groups or Chapter executive
 
  • Letter on corporate letterhead from volunteer agency with dates of volunteer
  • Letter of appointment with dates of term
  • Receipt of payment for membership dues with relevant dates noted
  • Submission of summary with proper referenced bibliography
  • Statement from mentee as to dates and times of mentoring sessions plus corroborating letter on corporate letterhead from mentoring organization
  • Letter of appointment with dates of term
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